A well-planned MES implementation represents a cornerstone to a company's digital transformation journey, with several potential benefits on the table: greater flexibility, better efficiency, agility, less scrap, better OEE insights, and the ability to free up budget and people resources. An open-ended and agile approach is encouraged, as benefits may lead to evolution in a company's future production, technology implementations, and other plans.
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A holistic approach to digital transformation
Using 'digitalisation' as a toolkit, companies may bring about so-called transformation as their ultimate goal. Approaching this holistically, a company needs to look at its entire manufacturing operation, its complex systems, knowledge, and strategies, and bring these all together to achieve better operational efficiencies, minimal waste, better time-to-market, and better management of cyber risks.
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Rockwell Automation and Michelin strengthen their collaboration in the digitalisation of manufacturing
Rockwell Automation has strengthened its collaboration with Michelin, the French multinational tyre manufacturing company, focusing on digital innovation across Michelin’s manufacturing processes.
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Navigating operational and workforce challenges with digital transformation
How are ongoing skills shortage challenges affecting manufacturers, and what steps may be taken to mitigate the retirement of so-called 'baby boomers'. Who will have the skills and expertise to replace them, and how quickly can new talent be trained and upskilled? Fortunately, tools exist to train new workers quickly, enable workers to do their jobs reliably and productively.
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New Remembrance poppy is assembled more efficiently, quickly and sustainably
Rockwell Automation has announced that its automation technology sits at the heart of new machines that assemble the Royal British Legion’s new plastic-free poppy.
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Finding your data's power: Harnessing innovation for autonomous manufacturing
How has the evolving landscape of smart manufacturing affected the way companies approach the role of data in their operations? Over the years, since the advent of smart manufacturing, industry has acquired lots of ideas, and learned many lessons. In terms of data, a strategy is needed. Digital transformation, including how to connect toolsets, should be viewed as a tool to reach an ultimate goal.
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‘Discover What’s Possible’: Rockwell Automation’s theme at Automation Fair 2023
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is excited to invite attendees to Discover What’s Possible at Automation Fair 2023 in November, and will be showcasing its latest offerings in services, systems, and solutions at this year’s event.
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New research finds cyberattacks against critical infrastructure on the rise, state-affiliated groups responsible for nearly 60 percent
Rockwell Automation has announced the findings of its report “Anatomy of 100+ Cybersecurity Incidents in Industrial Operations.” The global study conducted by Cyentia Institute analysed 122 cybersecurity events that included a direct compromise of operational technology (OT) and/or industrial control system (ICS) operations, collecting and reviewing nearly 100 data points for each incident.
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